Software Engineering Team Lead (GenAI)

Software Engineering Lead – Search & AI Platform (Hybrid) mOur AI Platform team builds shared capabilities that power more than 13 products across the company. We enable teams to safely, reliably, and efficiently integrate generative AI into their workflows without rebuilding core infrastructure.

We focus on reusable services, developer tooling, and platform components that support scalability, security, and strong observability About the Role leWe are looking for a Software Engineering Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership for the AI Platform.

You will guide the design and delivery of shared AI services, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, research, and engineering teams. This is a highly impactful role with ownership of technical direction and platform outcome iesLead technical design and implementation of shared AI services and componen ts.Drive the delivery of platform initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainab le.Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs, primarily in Python (with some Jav a).Translate architecture into clear implementation plans and iterative delivery approach es.Partner with cross-functional teams to turn AI prototypes into production-ready capabiliti es.Promote engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and observabili ty.Provide constructive design and code revie ws.Mentor and support engineers through pairing, coaching, and feedba ck.Contribute to deployment and operational stability of AI services in a Kubernetes (EKS) environme nt.Identify and address technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenec ks.Ensure smooth integration of AI Platform services across the broader product ecosyst Required Experience ience7+ years of software engineering experie nce.

Experience serving as a technical lead for complex backend or platform syst ems. Strong proficiency in Python; familiarity with J ava. Solid backend fundamentals: API design, data modelling, distributed systems, and concurre ncy.

Experience building or integrating AI/LLM-powered systems and working with modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGra ph).Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and cloud-native developm ent. Ability to balance hands-on coding with technical leaders hip.

Experience working in Agile or Kanban environme nts. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to diverse audie nces Benefits Work in a way that works for you:We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation.

We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term g oals.

Working for you:We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to o ffer:Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional daysHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical ben gramsLife assu ranceAccess to a competitive contributory pension s chemeSave As You Earn share option s chemeTravel Season ticket loanElectric Vehicle S ranceMaternity, paternity and shared parental leaveEmployee Assistance Prog rammeAccess to emergency care for both the elderly and chi ldrenRECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter t o youAccess to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volu nteerAccess to extensive learning and development reso urcesAccess to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work Business: A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society.

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